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How to Find United States Birth Records

Start Here: Where Did the Birth Occur?[edit | edit source]

To find a birth record, choose the state the birth occurred:

What if you don't know the state? — Go to How to Estimate Birth Information

Tips about Searching United States Birth Records[edit | edit source]

Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,
New England states started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist ofConnecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,and New Hampshire.
Some states began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.
Restrictions: Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about United States Birth Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records reveal
Yes or Maybe ⇒	Y	M
Name of Child
Birth Date and Place
Parent's Names
Mother's Maiden Name
Parent's Ages
Parents' State or Country of Birth
Name of Doctor or Midwife

How do I find my ancestor’s birth record?

Use the How to Find US Birth Records wiki page
Check online indexes and digital images
Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)

Why would I want to search for a birth record?

May give the exact date and place where the child was born
May indicate where the parents were born
Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.

What information does a birth record include?
Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:

Name of child
Birth date and place of child
Father’s name
Mother’s name including maiden
Birthplaces of parents

More information about US Birth Records can be found on United States Vital Records wiki page.

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 To find a birth record, choose the state the birth occurred:
-'''''What if you don't know the state?''''' — Go to [[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|'''How to Estimate Birth Information''']]
+:'''''What if you don't know the state?''''' — Go to [[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|'''How to Estimate Birth Information''']]
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 === Tips about Searching United States Birth Records  ===
-*Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,
-*'''New England states''' started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist of'''''Connecticut''', '''Rhode Island,''' '''''<i>Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,</i>'''and '''''New Hampshire.'''''
+:*Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,
-*Some '''states''' began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.
+:*'''New England states''' started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist of'''''Connecticut''', '''Rhode Island,''' '''''<i>Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,</i>'''and '''''New Hampshire.'''''
-*'''Restrictions:''' Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.
+:*Some '''states''' began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.
+:*'''Restrictions:''' Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.
 === Frequently Asked Questions about United States Birth Records  ===
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-'''How do I find my ancestor’s birth record?'''
+'''How do I find my ancestor’s birth record?''' <br>
-#Use the [[How to Find United States Birth Records#Start_Here:_Where_Did_the_Birth_Occur.3F|How to Find US Birth Records]] wiki page
+:#Use the [[How to Find United States Birth Records#Start_Here:_Where_Did_the_Birth_Occur.3F|How to Find US Birth Records]] wiki page
-#Check online indexes and digital images
+:#Check online indexes and digital images
-#Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FS Library)
+:#Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
-#Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)
+:#Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)
-'''For earlier or unrecorded births, search:'''
+'''Why would I want to search for a birth record?'''<br>
-*Delayed Birth Certificates often include statements of witnesses to the birth.
-*Death Records to learn birth date, place, parents
-*Censuses to learn age, family members, location, etc.
-*School Records may give date of birth and name of parent or guardian
-*Cemeteries for birth date or age, maybe birth place
-*Obituaries for living relatives with names of spouses, residences
-*Also check Neighboring and Parent counties
+:*May give the exact date and place where the child was born
+:*May indicate where the parents were born
+:*Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.
-'''Why would I want to search for a birth record?'''
+'''What information does a birth record include?'''<br> Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:
-*May give the exact date and place where the child was born
-*May indicate where the parents were born
-*Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.
-'''What information does a birth record include?'''<br> Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:
+:*Name of child
-*Name of child
+:*Birth date and place of child
-*Birth date and place of child
+:*Father’s name
-*Father’s name
+:*Mother’s name including maiden
-*Mother’s name including maiden
+:*Birthplaces of parents
-*Birthplaces of parents
-More information about US Birth Records can be found on [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] wiki page.__NOTOC__
+More information about US Birth Records can be found on [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] wiki page.__NOTOC__ {{United States Combo}}
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